| Dostana Music
Review |
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Music :
Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani |
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Lyrics :
Vishal Dadlani, Kumaar, Anvita Dutt Guptan |
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Direction : Tarun Mansukhani |
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Producer :
Yash
Johar, Karan Johar |
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Leading Cast :
John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan |
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Expectations from a soundtrack belonging to a Karan
Johar film are straight forward - It has to be
nothing but superb. With the kind of music that his
films have boasted over the years (Kabhi Alvida Naa
Kehna, Kaal, Kal Ho Na Ho, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham,
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai), there is no reason why Dostana
should be any different. Add to it names like Vishal
and Shekhar who truly understand the pulse of
today's youth and you know that this Abhishek
Bachchan-Priyanka Chopra-John Abraham starrer would
boast of an entertaining soundtrack all the way.
After listening to Dostana, you know that it is not
just entertaining in get-set-rocking mode. Instead
it also has its moments, especially when it comes to
the soft numbers (there are three of them) and this
is exactly where the core strength of Dostana lies.
The album has a mix of everything - from dance
number to softer tracks - all of it ensuring that
Vishal-Shekhar have yet another successful album up
their sleeves after Bachna Ae Haseeno, Tashan and Om
Shanti Om. |
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Jaane Kyun... |
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Singer(s):
Vishal Dadlani |
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A love song with some unconventional lyrics by
Anvita Dutt Guptan, 'Jaane Kyun' is an excellent
track that gives Dostana a kick start. If the catchy
tune isn't good enough, it is the singer who comes
behind the mike for this youthful track, who
surprises the most. He is none other than Vishal
Dadlani himself who shows an entirely different
facet of his personality. He is confident enough to
entrust himself with the responsibility of going
solo for this flagship number of Dostana and |
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doesn't make one feel that any other singer would
have done a better job with 'Jaane Kyun'. A fun
number which would find immense popularity all over. |
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Desi Girl... |
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Singer(s):
Shankhar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan |
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A track which requires just one hearing to be
classified as a chartbuster being brought to you on
a platter is 'Desi Girl'. Want some
'get-on-the-dance-floors' beats? Vishal & Shekhar
get it for you. Need some catchy lyrics to get on
your lips instantly? Lyricist Kumaar does the job
right for you. Expect the singers to get some
powerful energy in their vocals? Shankar Mahadevan
and Sunidhi Chauhan along with Vishal Dadlani can
always be entrusted to do that. And if you thought
that the feel of 'Deewangee' (Om Shanti Om) couldn't
ever be matched again, then choreographer Farah Khan
is just a call away. Overall, a complete package
deal where absolutely nothing goes wrong! |
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Maa Da Laadla.. |
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Singer(s):
Saleem |
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A quintessential Punjabi dance number as far as the
tune and arrangements are concerned, 'Maa Da Laadla'
is the next to come. However, it is the lyrics by
Kumaar which makes the number special as there is a
lot being conveyed in this hardcore Punjabi number.
If one diverts attention away from the racy tune of
this number (which is bound to make its presence
felt in the discotheques and clubs) and instead
delve deep into the lyrics, you would realize that 'Maa
Ka Laadla', which |
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has singer Saleem at the helm, is one fun number
which would aid the film's narrative in a big way. Watch out
for this one! |
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Shut Up & Bounce.. |
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Singer(s):
Sunidhi Chauhan, Vishal Dadlani |
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Next comes the
much hyped item number in Dostana which features Shilpa
Shetty jiving along with Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham
on the Miami beach. Titled 'Shut Up & Bounce', the song may
sound like a routine/typical dance number but that doesn't
come in the way of the potential it holds as far becoming
popular in days to come. With Sunidhi Chauhan leading from
the front and Vishal Dadlani providing additional vocals,
'Shut Up & Bounce' written by Anvita is all set to be an eye
candy all the way, courtesy Miss Shetty and other bevy of
beauties expected to dominate the frames captured on the
Miami beach. |
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Khabar Nahi... |
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Singer(s):
Vishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal, Amanat Ali, Raja Hasan |
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Vishal and Shekhar reserve the best for the end with
two extremely soothing numbers bringing Dostana to
an end. First to come is 'Khabar Nahi' which is just
the kind that you wish to put in a repeat mode,
switch off the lights, close your eyes and expect
the song to make you go for that peaceful sleep. If
Vishal excelled as a singer in 'Jaane Kyun', one has
to hear him in 'Khabar Nahi' where is quite good yet
again. A beautiful melody which keeps you smiling
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background, 'Khabar Nahi' is a love song written by
Anvita which also has Shreya Ghoshal and Amanat Ali lending
their vocals along with Raja Hasan. |
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Kuch Kum... |
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Singer(s):
Shaan |
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Shaan would indeed consider himself lucky as he is
gifted the best tune and lyrics (Vishal Dadlani does an all
around show in the album and also contributes with his
writing) in the form of 'Kuch Kum'. A poetic track which
moves at a serene pace and has in it the potential to scale
the kind of height which the title song of 'Kal Ho Na Ho'
did (as far as the soothing feel is concerned) 'Kuch Kum' is
easily the best of the lot and is immensely likeable within
first listening itself. It is a kind of number that you
don't really want to over analyze and instead just hear it
to enjoy it to the fullest. No wonder, it has the longest
duration when compared to the rest and lasts for close to 6
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Dostana is an
excellent album from Vishal-Shekhar and there is not one
single number which doesn't work. In fact if three soft
numbers ('Kuch Kum', 'Khabar Nahi' and 'Jaane Kyun') are the
pick of the lot then 'Desi Girl' is a definite must for the
dance floors. 'Maa Da Laadla' and 'Shut up & Bounce' have
their own place under the sun and if the film works well at
the theaters (which it should), there is no reason why
Dostana won't go on to match the kind of sales that the
biggest albums of 2008 (Race, Singh Is Kinng, Jannat, Tashan,
JTYJN) have enjoyed this year.
Go for it! |
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Rating: 4/5 |
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